Lead Financial Analyst

Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is hiring for a Lead Financial Analyst (Level 5) in San Antonio, TX or Hazelwood, MO.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in San Antonio, Texas or Hazelwood, Missouri.
The selected Lead Financial Analyst will serve as the C-17 Business Unit Integrator Team Lead, responsible for leading baselines and earned value management for the C-17 program. This role is essential for supporting integrated performance reviews and ensuring compliance with financial policies for the C-17 Sustainment and Non-Recurring development programs for the United States Air Force.
Join Our Team & Make an Impact:

• Be part of a top finance team driving innovation and supporting key operations in aerospace.
• Influence business decisions at a leading aerospace company in a diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.

Who We're Looking For:

• Leadership in administrating functional excellence
• Quick learners with strong critical thinking and a proactive mindset.
• Positive, adaptable, and eager to embrace new opportunities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in ambiguous situations, effectively navigating challenges and developing innovative solutions.
• Collaborative team players with expertise in financial analysis.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the management of baselines and earned value management processes for the C-17 program.
• Track actions, baseline status, and train team members to ensure compliance and timely completion of baselines.
• Complete business unit integrator tasks for major baselines, leading all baselines and assisting others as needed.
• Reviews all budget memos, ensuring quality and compliance with financial policies.
• Engages directly with Program Management to resolve issues and facilitate effective communication.
• Support the training of the team, particularly for new team members, to ensure a knowledgeable and effective workforce.
• Track and assign tasks to team members, deconflicting assignments as necessary to maintain workflow.
• Act as a backup to management, providing leadership and support in their absence.
• Identify issues within the team or processes and bring forward recommended solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct in-depth financial modeling and cost management to support robust opportunity and risk development.
• Leads the development of performance reports and variance analyses, providing insights into operational and financial performance to senior management.
• Makes recommendations to senior management on financial performance and projections using extensive financial knowledge and experience.
• Analyze data to quantify cost risks and opportunities, ensuring compliance with internal controls and procedures.
• Collaborate with teams across Integrated Planning & Scheduling (IP&S), Financial Analysis, Control Account Managers (CAMs), Program Management, Contracts, Estimating, and Supply Chain.
• Present business cases using appropriate indices to maximize profitability and shareholder value.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 10+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years experience in finance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Index/Match).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Skilled in preparing and leading Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and reports (IPMR, CPR, CFSR).
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, and SQL.
• Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS).

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Level Pay Range: $141,100 - $190,900
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 03, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.